Hey all, recently moved to the neighborhood and looking for a gym to call home. Less concerned about fancy equipment, more about vibe, ideally a place with a solid community, not a meathead/toxic energy, somewhere people actually talk to each other and it doesn’t feel like everyone’s in their own bubble.
Any spots you’d recommend? Appreciate it!
I live in Kew Gardens near the LIRR and work as a software engineer in Manhattan. Outside of work I enjoy traveling (especially old European cities, castles, ruins, and history), trying new restaurants, gaming, walking around the city, and having conversations that somehow jump from topic to topic.
I'm looking for a woman who's interested in building something real. Respect, honesty, kindness, and good communication matter a lot to me. I believe that if we have that, we have no limits.
Fun fact: after six summers of research and practice, I've developed a watermelon-picking method that's well over 90% successful. I will absolutely defend this claim.
If you're nearby and think we'd get along, I would love to talk and see where things go.
(I spoke with the mod in advance to confirm I'm not breaking any rules and being respectful of the space as there are proper people here)
Hi everyone,
I’m going to be moving to Kew Gardens since I found a good rental in a nice building.
Since I haven’t been in NYC for very long, I’m a bit anxious because it’s quite close to Jamaica, which makes me feel a little uneasy.
I usually come back home at night (before midnight) from Manhattan and take the Long Island Rail Road.
I wanted to ask what the safest route is from the Long Island Rail Road station to 115th Street close to forest park!
Thanks
I’m thinking of going to Queens for the 4th July and taking the LIRR from Kew Gardens back to Manhattan sometime after 9pm. Will it be safe?
Update: it was not crowded and I didn’t see any diners from the bar next to it. All the businesses seemed closed. It was kind of desolate but there were people walking down the street. By the time the train came there were about 7 people on the platforms.
Holy hell it is hot, stay cool and hydrated fellow neighbors! Libraries are excellent cooling centers if you need to be out of the house.
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Hi, I’m looking for infant daycare starting at 5-6 months old in January or February 2027. Preference to be close to the Kew Gardens LIRR station. Thank you!
Between the discount store and pharmacy, where I think a barber used to be. I mean, that’s fine and all I guess. Better than another smoke shop or hair salon. I wouldn’t mind having an ‘elevated’ new PCP but I don’t think I’m really part of their target demographic.
As you can see in this photo I found online from 2007, this building used to be surrounded by greenery. There was a line of green shrubs along the front facing Union Turnpike and a row of trees along the Austin side. The shrubs were all removed and now most of the trees on the Austin side have been cut down and the ground paved over.
It's honestly sad to see such old trees removed and replaced with such austere, empty grounds.
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Pick up this week only. All items final sale.
Thank you neighbors!
Indoor doormat - $5
Safavieh Ottoman - $10
White/Gold Table - $30
Shelf Organizer/Storage - $10
Revival Hart Light Jute Rug 6x9' AND Premium Plush Rug Pad Bundle - $299
Full length Rose Gold mirror - $15 (DM for pic)
Adjustable Spice Rack by Brightroom - $5
West Elm Teakwood Floating Shelf - $65
Oversize XXL Arch Black Metal Mirror 76x34" - $99
Privacy Room Divider with Wheels 60x 88" - $50 (DM for pic)
Birds of Paradise plant & planter - $50 (DM for pic)
California King Solid Wood Platform Bed Frame in Almond by eLuxury - $299 (DM for pic)
Anyone try it since it switched owners? I went when the previous owners ran it and it was pretty subpar. Curious if it's gotten better or if Classic Diner is still the best around.
We're looking at apartments and came across this building (there are a couple units in it)
https://streeteasy.com/building/the-parker/7b
The Parker / The Grosvenor at 116-09 Grosvenor Lane
Wondering if anyone can share their experience living there. A couple reviews were bad but it's hard to tell if those were individual experiences or representative of the building management as a whole.
One thing that stood out was a comment about exceptionally high utility bills. Would love to hear your thoughts if you have experience with this property.
Hi there, we are a couple looking for a sublet apartment in Kew Gardens. Something longer term would be great but even three months is good too. Laundry is non negotiable and we need something quiet, ideally a top floor. Let us know
Budget around $2,500
Sublet or full lease. We are flexible. We just need something ASAP
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